jalapeño candied smoked salmon
INGREDIENTS
1/2 Cup hot water
2 Whole Jalapeno, chopped
1 To Taste red pepper flakes
1/4 Cup soy sauce
1/4 Cup sugar
2 Tablespoon garlic powder
2 Tablespoon ground black pepper
8 Cup cold water
1 Whole Salmon Fillet, pin bones removed
1 Cup brown sugar
2 Whole jalapeño
3 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
PREPARATION
Steps
1
Brine: Pour hot water, jalapeños, and red pepper flakes into a small saucepan for the brine. Add jalapeños and red pepper flakes to desired heat.
2
Bring water to a boil and steep jalapeños in hot water for 5 minutes. Add in the rest of the brine ingredients except for the cold water, and stir until sugar is dissolved.
3
Pour in the cold water. Once brine is no longer warm, pour into a large resealable bag and add in the salmon.
4
Refrigerate the salmon in the brine for 3 to 4 hours, depending on the thickness of the fillet.
5
When ready to smoke, remove salmon from the brine, rinse off and pat dry.
6
Glaze: Mix together brown sugar, jalapeños, and dijon mustard in a blender and pulse until the jalapeños are fully incorporated. Apply the glaze to the salmon.
7
When ready to cook, set the Z Grill to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
8
With the skin side down, smoke salmon for 30 minutes.
9
Increase the temperature to 225°F. Cook salmon for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
10
Remove from grill and serve. Enjoy!